Sentences

decoy in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Decoy: a model or imitation used to attract animals or distract attention from an intended target.

Sample Sentences

  1. The hunters used a realistic decoy to attract waterfowl to their pond.
  2. In the movie, the hero set a decoy to distract the villains while he made his escape.
  3. The cat played with a feathered decoy, pouncing on it as if it were a real bird.
  4. Researchers often employ decoys in experiments to study animal behavior in the wild.
  5. The magician's trick involved a clever decoy that misled the audience about how the illusion was performed.
  6. The hunter used a decoy to attract the ducks to his blind.
  7. In the movie, the protagonist set a decoy to mislead his pursuers.
  8. The bright colors of the decoy successfully lured in the unsuspecting fish.
  9. During the game, the team employed a decoy strategy to confuse their opponents.
  10. She realized the email was a decoy meant to distract her from the real issue.

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